APOLLO WiComm 2 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Page 4
© 2018 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP. www.clemcoindustries.com Manual No. 29043
SET UP for OPERATION
NOTE: Wearing earplugs improves the clarity of the
receiving signal by canceling ambient noise.
3.1 Set up and test radio to make sure batteries are
charged and radio are functional.
3.2 Don the chest holster or determine a suitable
pocket or other protected place for the radio.
WARNING
Refer to the radio instruction manual to make
sure the user complies with the radio
manufacturer’s information regarding use of
body-worn radios.
3.3 Put on blast suit or other protective clothing
except for the respirator and gloves, leaving the chest
holster exposed.
3.4 Assemble communication components (headset
PTT switch, cables, and user’s radio), as noted in
Section 2.0.
3.5 Place the radio in the holster, pocket, or other
place protected by the respirator cape and protective
clothing.
3.6 Use the clip on the back of the PTT switch and
attach it at a convenient, protected location (such as
waistband, pocket, or chest holster) that allows
operation by an operator wearing heavy gloves and
protective clothing.
NOTICE
All parts of the communication system must be
protected from dust and abrasive present in an
abrasive blasting environment. Make sure that
when all components are in place they are
under the respirator cape, blast suit, or other
protective clothing.
3.7 Turn ON radio and set volume to low.
3.8 Place the headset over the head, as noted in
Figure 1.
3.9 Test function: press the PTT switch to transmit;
release the switch to receive.
3.10 Don respirator and adjust headset as required.
3.11 The headset cord goes through the respirator’s
inner collar (neckband). Adjust the collar so that it fits
snugly around the neck in turtleneck fashion and without
any interference from the cable.
3.12 Make sure the respirator cape and/or other
protective clothing covers and protects all communication
system components from abrasive and dust.
4.0 OPERATION
4.1 To Receive (listen)
4.1.1 The radio is always in the receive mode when
the PTT switch is not pressed.
4.1.2 To clearly hear the transmission in high-noise-
level areas, such as abrasive blasting, the operator may
need to stop blasting when a transmission is heard.
Earplugs cancel some of the ambient noise, improving
the reception.
4.2 To Transmit (talk)
4.2.1 Press the PTT switch and speak clearly and
directly into the mic. As when receiving a transmission in
high-noise-level applications, the operator may have to
stop blasting in order to transmit clearly. Noises such as
those from abrasive blasting, compressed air, motors,
etc., may sound like static on the receiving radio.
4.3 Shutdown
4.3.1 When finished working, remove protective
clothing and communication components in a clean
environment outside the use area.
4.3.2 Turn OFF radio and remove the PTT cable from
the radio.
4.3.4 Recharge batteries, per instructions supplied
with the radio.
5.0 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Refer to the radio operating instructions for care
and maintenance of the radio. Pay special attention to the
section(s) regarding battery charging and memory effect.
5.2 Clean nonporous parts of the headset and PTT
assembly with a cloth dampened with water and mild
detergent. Rinse with a cloth dampened with clean water
